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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION

SPECTRUM DIVERSIFIED DESIGNS, INC.

675 Mondial Parkway
Streetsboro, OH 44241

CASE NO. 5:15-cv-1182

JUDGE

Plaintiff
v.

JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

HARMAN, INC.
310 Annagem Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5T 2V5
Canada
Defendant.

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

Plaintiff, Spectrum Diversified Designs, Inc. (Spectrum), alleges as follows for its
Complaint against Defendant, Harman, Inc. (Harman):
1.

Spectrum is organized and existing under the laws of the Ohio and has its principal

place of business at 675 Mondial Parkway, Streetsboro, OH 44241.

2.

Upon information and belief, Harman, Inc. a corporation organized and existing under

the laws of Canada, and has its principal place of business at 310 Annagem Blvd., Mississauga, ON
L5T 2V5, Canada.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
3.

This is an action for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of the United

States, 35 U.S.C. 1 et seq., as is more fully set forth below.

4.

This Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1338(a).

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5.

Upon information and belief, this Court has personal jurisdiction over Harman

because Harman has advertised, marketed, distributed or sold infringing merchandise within this
district. This Court also has personal jurisdiction because Harman has engaged in acts or omissions
within this district causing injury, has engaged in acts or omissions outside of this district causing injury
within this district, has manufactured or distributed products used or consumed within this district in
the ordinary course of trade, has entered contracts with residents of this district, or has otherwise made
or established contacts with this district sufficient to permit the exercise of personal jurisdiction. This
Court also has personal jurisdiction because Harman has placed infringing goods into the stream of
commerce knowing that they would be sold in this district by, for example, by T.J. Maxx and
HomeGoods stores.
6.

Venue in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391(b) and 1400(b) because

defendant is subject to personal jurisdiction, and because the infringing products have been offered for
sale in this judicial district.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
7.

Spectrum is engaged in the business of designing, manufacturing and selling products,

many of which are houseware items.

8.

Harman claims to be an industry leader in home fashions and sells a variety of metal

wire home goods to retailers throughout the United States. Such goods include: Napkin Holder
(Product No. 2783007); Basket w/ Handles (Product No. 2783207); Round Basket (Product No.
2783307); Basket (S) (Product No. 2783507); Basket (L) (Product No. 2783707); Square Basket
(Product No. 2783807); Wire Organizer (Product No. 278229); Standard (Product No. 2787371); and
Deco (Product No. 2757526) (collectively, the Harman Products).
9.

On information and belief, Harman has offered for sale and sold the Harman

Products in this judicial district.

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10.

Harman has offered for sale and sold the Harman Products to retailers with

knowledge that the Harman Products would be offered for sale and sold in this judicial district.
11.

Spectrum is the owner by way of assignment of U.S. Patent No. D576,825 (the 825

Patent), entitled PAPER ROLL PRODUCT HOLDER. The 825 Patent was duly and legally
issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 16, 2008. The 825 Patent is
still in force and effect and is presumed valid under the U.S. patent laws. A copy of the 825 Patent is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
12.

Spectrum is the owner by way of assignment of U.S. Patent No. D582,709 (the 709

Patent), entitled PAPER TOWEL HOLDER. The 709 Patent was duly and legally issued by the
United States Patent and Trademark Office on December 16, 2008. The 709 Patent is still in force
and effect and is presumed valid under the U.S. patent laws. A copy of the 709 Patent is attached
hereto as Exhibit B.
13.

Spectrum is the owner by way of assignment of U.S. Patent No. D634,122 (the 122

Patent), entitled BASKET. The 122 Patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent
and Trademark Office on March 15, 2011. The 122 Patent is still in force and effect and is presumed
valid under the U.S. patent laws. A copy of the 122 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
14.

Spectrum is the owner by way of assignment of U.S. Patent No. D637,000 (the 000

Patent), entitled BASKET. The 000 Patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent
and Trademark Office on May 3, 2011. The 000 Patent is still in force and effect and is presumed
valid under the U.S. patent laws. A copy of the 000 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit D.
15.

Spectrum is the owner by way of assignment of U.S. Patent No. D639,613 (the 613

Patent), entitled ARTICLE HOLDER. The 613 Patent was duly and legally issued by the United
States Patent and Trademark Office on June 14, 2011. The 613 Patent is still in force and effect and is
presumed valid under the U.S. patent laws. A copy of the 613 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit E.
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16.

Spectrum is the owner by way of assignment of U.S. Patent No. D645,671 (the 671

Patent), entitled HOLDER FOR HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES. The 671 Patent was duly and
legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 27, 2011. The 671
Patent is still in force and effect and is presumed valid under the U.S. patent laws. A copy of the 671
Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit F.
17.

Spectrum is the owner by way of assignment of U.S. Patent No. D646,933 (the 933

Patent), entitled FRUIT BOWL AND FRUIT TREE. The 933 Patent was duly and legally issued
by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 18, 2011. The 933 Patent is still in
force and effect and is presumed valid under the U.S. patent laws. A copy of the 933 Patent is
attached hereto as Exhibit G.
18.

Spectrum is the owner by way of assignment of U.S. Patent No. D648,131 (the 131

Patent), entitled BASKET. The 131 Patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent
and Trademark Office on November 8, 2011. The 131 Patent is still in force and effect and is
presumed valid under the U.S. patent laws. A copy of the 131 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit H.
COUNT I
INFRINGEMENT OF THE 825 PATENT
19.

Spectrum incorporates the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1-18 above as if each

were separately set forth at length herein.

20.

Harman has been and still is directly infringing the 825 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a)

by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Standard paper roll product holder (Product No.
2787371).
21.

A comparison of the paper roll product holder of the 825 patent to the infringing

Standard paper roll product holder is shown below.

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The 825 Patent Paper Roll Product Holder

Standard Paper Roll Product Holder

22.

Upon information and belief, Harman is aware of the 825 Patent.

23.

Harmans infringement of the 825 Patent has been willful.

24.

Hamans infringement of the 825 Patent has caused, and continues to cause, Spectrum

to suffer injury and economic damages.

25.

The infringement of the 825 Patent by Harman is causing irreparable harm to

Spectrum and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Spectrum unless Harmans infringing
activities are enjoined by this Court.
COUNT II
INFRINGEMENT OF THE 709 PATENT
26.

Spectrum incorporates the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1-25 above as if each

were separately set forth at length herein.

27.

Harman has been and still is directly infringing the 709 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a)

by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Deco paper roll product holder (Product No.
2757526).

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28.

A comparison of the paper roll product holder of the 709 patent to the infringing

Deco paper roll product holder is shown below.

The 709 Patent Paper Roll Product Holder

Deco Paper Roll Product Holder

29.

Upon information and belief, Harman is aware of the 709 Patent.

30.

Harmans infringement of the 709 Patent has been willful.

31.

Hamans infringement of the 709 Patent has caused, and continues to cause, Spectrum

to suffer injury and economic damages.

32.

The infringement of the 709 Patent by Harman is causing irreparable harm to

Spectrum and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Spectrum unless Harmans infringing
activities are enjoined by this Court.
COUNT III
INFRINGEMENT OF THE 122 PATENT
33.

Spectrum incorporates the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1-32 above as if each

were separately set forth at length herein.

34.

Harman has been and still is directly infringing the 122 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a)

by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Basket (S) (Product No. 2783507).
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35.

A comparison of the basket of the 122 patent to the infringing basket is shown below.
The 122 Patent Basket

Basket (S)

36.

Upon information and belief, Harman is aware of the 122 Patent.

37.

Harmans infringement of the 122 Patent has been willful.

38.

Hamans infringement of the 122 Patent has caused, and continues to cause, Spectrum

to suffer injury and economic damages.

39.

The infringement of the 122 Patent by Harman is causing irreparable harm to

Spectrum and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Spectrum unless Harmans infringing
activities are enjoined by this Court.
COUNT IV
INFRINGEMENT OF THE 000 PATENT
40.

Spectrum incorporates the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1-39 above as if each

were separately set forth at length herein.

41.

Harman has been and still is directly infringing the 000 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a)

by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Basket w/ Handles (Product No. 2783207).
42.

A comparison of the basket of the 000 patent to the infringing basket is shown below.

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The 000 Patent Basket

Basket w/ Handles

43.

Upon information and belief, Harman is aware of the 000 Patent.

44.

Harmans infringement of the 000 Patent has been willful.

45.

Hamans infringement of the 000 Patent has caused, and continues to cause, Spectrum

to suffer injury and economic damages.

46.

The infringement of the 000 Patent by Harman is causing irreparable harm to

Spectrum and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Spectrum unless Harmans infringing
activities are enjoined by this Court.
COUNT V
INFRINGEMENT OF THE 613 PATENT
47.

Spectrum incorporates the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1-46 above as if each

were separately set forth at length herein.

48.

Harman has been and still is directly infringing the 613 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a)

by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Wire Organizer (Product No. 278229).
49.

A comparison of the article holder of the 613 patent to the infringing Wire Organizer

is shown below.

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The 613 Patent Article Holder

Wire Organizer

50.

Upon information and belief, Harman is aware of the 613 Patent.

51.

Harmans infringement of the 613 Patent has been willful.

52.

Hamans infringement of the 613 Patent has caused, and continues to cause, Spectrum

to suffer injury and economic damages.

53.

The infringement of the 613 Patent by Harman is causing irreparable harm to

Spectrum and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Spectrum unless Harmans infringing
activities are enjoined by this Court.
COUNT VI
INFRINGEMENT OF THE 671 PATENT
54.

Spectrum incorporates the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1-53 above as if each

were separately set forth at length herein.

55.

Harman has been and still is directly infringing the 671 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a)

by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Napkin Holder (Product No. 2783007).
56.

A comparison of the napkin holder of the 671 patent to the infringing Napkin Holder

is shown below.

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The 671 Patent Napkin Holder

Napkin Holder

57.

Upon information and belief, Harman is aware of the 671 Patent.

58.

Harmans infringement of the 671 Patent has been willful.

59.

Hamans infringement of the 671 Patent has caused, and continues to cause, Spectrum

to suffer injury and economic damages.

60.

The infringement of the 671 Patent by Harman is causing irreparable harm to

Spectrum and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Spectrum unless Harmans infringing
activities are enjoined by this Court.
COUNT VII
INFRINGEMENT OF THE 933 PATENT
61.

Spectrum incorporates the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1-60 above as if each

were separately set forth at length herein.

62.

Harman has been and still is directly infringing the 933 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a)

by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Round Basket (Product No. 2783307).
63.

A comparison of the paper roll product holder of the 933 patent to the infringing fruit

bowl is shown below.

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The 933 Patent Fruit Bowl

Round Basket

64.

Upon information and belief, Harman is aware of the 933 Patent.

65.

Harmans infringement of the 933 Patent has been willful.

66.

Hamans infringement of the 933 Patent has caused, and continues to cause, Spectrum

to suffer injury and economic damages.

67.

The infringement of the 933 Patent by Harman is causing irreparable harm to

Spectrum and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Spectrum unless Harmans infringing
activities are enjoined by this Court.
COUNT VIII
INFRINGEMENT OF THE 131 PATENT
68.

Spectrum incorporates the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 1-67 above as if each

were separately set forth at length herein.

69.

Harman has been and still is directly infringing the 131 Patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(a)

by making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Basket (L) (Product No. 2783707) and the Square
Basket (Product No. 2783807).
70.

Comparisons of the baskets of the 131 patent to the infringing baskets are shown

below.
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The 131 Patent Basket

Basket (L)

The 131 Patent Basket

Square Basket

71.

Upon information and belief, Harman is aware of the 131 Patent.

72.

Harmans infringement of the 131 Patent has been willful.

73.

Hamans infringement of the 131 Patent has caused, and continues to cause, Spectrum

to suffer injury and economic damages.

74.

The infringement of the 131 Patent by Harman is causing irreparable harm to

Spectrum and will continue to cause irreparable harm to Spectrum unless Harmans infringing
activities are enjoined by this Court.

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PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Spectrum respectfully requests that this Court:
A.

Enter judgment that Defendant has infringed the 825 Patent;

B.

Enter judgment that Defendant has infringed the 709 Patent;

C.

Enter judgment that Defendant has infringed the 122 Patent;

D.

Enter judgment that Defendant has infringed the 000 Patent;

E.

Enter judgment that Defendant has infringed the 613 Patent;

F.

Enter judgment that Defendant has infringed the 671 Patent;

G.

Enter judgment that Defendant has infringed the 933 Patent;

H.

Enter judgment that Defendant has infringed the 131 Patent;

I.

Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendant and its officers,

agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or concert with it, from infringing the
825 Patent for the full term thereof;
J.

Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendant and its officers,

agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or concert with it, from infringing the
709 Patent for the full term thereof;
K.

Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendant and its officers,

agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or concert with it, from infringing the
122 Patent for the full term thereof;
L.

Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendant and its officers,

agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or concert with it, from infringing the
000 Patent for the full term thereof;

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M.

Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendant and its officers,

agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or concert with it, from infringing the
613 Patent for the full term thereof;
N.

Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendant and its officers,

agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or concert with it, from infringing the
671 Patent for the full term thereof;
O.

Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendant and its officers,

agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or concert with it, from infringing the
933 Patent for the full term thereof;
P.

Enter a preliminary and permanent injunction to enjoin Defendant and its officers,

agents, attorneys and employees, and those acting in privity or concert with it, from infringing the
131 Patent for the full term thereof;
Q.

Award Spectrum damages adequate to compensate Spectrum for the infringement of

the 825 Patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or 35 U.S.C. 289;

R.

Award Spectrum damages adequate to compensate Spectrum for the infringement of

the 709 Patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or 35 U.S.C. 289;

S.

Award Spectrum damages adequate to compensate Spectrum for the infringement of

the 122 Patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or 35 U.S.C. 289;

T.

Award Spectrum damages adequate to compensate Spectrum for the infringement of

the 000 Patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or 35 U.S.C. 289;

U.

Award Spectrum damages adequate to compensate Spectrum for the infringement of

the 613 Patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or 35 U.S.C. 289;

V.

Award Spectrum damages adequate to compensate Spectrum for the infringement of

the 671 Patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or 35 U.S.C. 289;

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W.

Award Spectrum damages adequate to compensate Spectrum for the infringement of

the 933 Patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or 35 U.S.C. 289;

X.

Award Spectrum damages adequate to compensate Spectrum for the infringement of

the 131 Patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284 and/or 35 U.S.C. 289;

Y.

Declare that this is an exceptional case and award of attorneys fees, expenses,

disbursements, and costs of this action pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 285;

Z.

Order Defendant to pay costs, pre-judgment interest and post-judgment interest to

Spectrum;
AA.

Order an accounting for any infringing sales not presented at trial and award additional

damages for any such infringing sales; and

BB.

Grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

JURY DEMAND
Plaintiff requests a trial by jury of any issue triable as of right pursuant to Rule 38(b) of the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Dated: June 12, 2015

/s/ Mark C. Johnson

Mark C. Johnson (0072625)
mjohnson@rennerotto.com
Kyle B. Fleming (0064644)
kfleming@rennerotto.com
Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP
1621 Euclid Avenue, 19th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-621-1113 (telephone)
216-621-6165 (facsimile)

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USO0D576825S

(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.:

Goodman et a].

(54)

US D576,825 S

(45) Date of Patent:

PAPER ROLL PRODUCT HOLDER

*1, Sep. 16, 2008

(74) Attorney, Agent, or FirmiPearne & Gordon LLP

(75) Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Solon, OH (US);

(57)

CLAIM

Omer I. Sazir, Cleveland, OH (US)

(73) Assignee: Spectrum Diversi?ed Designs, Inc.,

The ornamental design for a paper roll product holder, as

shoWn and described.

Streetsboro, OH (US)

(**)

Term:

DESCRIPTION

14 Years

(21) Appl. No.: 29/297,484

(22)

Filed:

Nov. 13, 2007

(51)
(52)
(58)

LOC (8) Cl.

US. Cl.

................................................ ..

..................................................... ..

Field of Classi?cation Search ........ ..

20-02

FIG. 1 is a perspective vieW of a paper roll product holder,

showing our neW design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational vieW thereof;
FIG. 3 is a side elevational vieW thereof;
FIG. 4 is a top plan vieW thereof;

D6/521

D6/546i550,

D6/5l8i5l9, 522*524; D8/300, 303, 315*321;

l08/28i29; 211/13.1, 16, 60.1, 86.01, 87.01,
211/88.01, 88.04, 100, 105.1*105.2, 123,
211/181.1, 182; 248/175, 176.1, 251, 302;
16/110.1, 412, 415; 242/570, 590, 595598

FIG. 5 is a perspective vieW of a second embodiment of a

paper roll product holder, Wherein the broken lines form no

part of the claimed design and the portions of the peripheral

member that are shoWn broken aWay indicate that the lengths

of each of the broken peripheral member portions do not form

a part of the design; and,

See application ?le for complete search history.

FIG. 6 is a perspective vieW of a third embodiment of a paper

References Cited

roll product holder, Wherein the broken lines in the central

vertical elements indicate the speci?c height of the elements

(56)

and the paper product roll holder do not form a part of the

U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS

D390,054 S
D474,634 S
D512,590 S

*
*
*

D517,846 S *
D522,292 S *
D555,954 S

2/1998

5/2003
12/2005

design, and the portions of the peripheral base member that

Goodman .................. .. D6/522

Ancona .................. .. D6/522
Goodman et al.
.... .. D6/521

3/2006 Goodman et al.

6/2006 Goodman et al.

D6/521
D6/521

11/2007 Yang et al. ................. .. D6/521

* cited by examiner

Primary ExamineriBrian N Vinson

are broken aWay indicate that the length of each of the broken

peripheral base member portions does not form a part of the

design.
The dotted line disclosure of elements in the vieWs is for
illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed

design.
1 Claim, 3 Drawing Sheets

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US. Patent

Sep. 16, 2008

Sheet 1 of3

US D576,825 S

(((((

FIG.2

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US. Patent

Sep. 16, 2008

33)

Sheet 2 of3

US D576,825 S

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US. Patent

Sep. 16, 2008

Sheet 3 of3

F|13.6

US D576,825 S

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USO0D582709S

(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent N0.:

Goodman et a].
(54)

(45) Date of Patent:

PAPER TOWEL HOLDER

D5l7,846 S *
D522,292 S *
D545,599 S *

Inventors: Sheldon HI Goodman Solon

Omer L sazir Cleveland OH (Us)

Streetsboro, OH

D562,042 s

Term;

(U )

iii, Dec. 16, 2008

3/2006 Goodman et al. .......... .. D6/52l

6/2006 Goodman et al.
D6/52l
7/2007 Yu ................. ..
136/521

D555,954 S * 11/2007 Yang et al. .

(73) Assignee: Spectrum Diversi?ed Designs, Inc.,

(**)

US D582,709 S

2/2008

D6/521

Shek ......................... .. D6/521

* cited by examiner

Primary ExamineriBrian N Vinson

14 Years

(74) Attorney, Agent, or FirmiPearne & Gordon LLP

(21) Appl. No.: 29/319,648

(57)

(22)

The ornamental design for a paper towel holder, as shoWn and

described.

Filed;

J1111, 12, 2008

(51)

LOC (8) Cl.

(52)

us. Cl. ..................................................... ..

(58)

Field of Classi?cation Search ........ .. D6/5l8i523;

................................................ .. 20-02
D6/521

206/389, 391; 211/131, 59.1, 45, 890.1;

242/570, 590; 248/3091, 309-2
See application ?le for complete search history.
(56)

References Cited

U_S_ PATENT DOCUMENTS

D405,304 s *

2/1999 Goodman et al. .......... .. D6/522

D474,635 S

5/2003

D479,072 S *

CLAIM

'

DESCRIPTION

'

FIG- 1 1S a Perspecnve VIeW Of a Paper towel holder, showlng

Our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational View thereof;
FIG 3 is a rear elevational View thereof;
FIG. 4 is a side elevational View thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan View thereof; and,

FIG' 6 is a bottom Plan View thereof

Ancona ............ ..

9/2003 Duncan et al. ............. .. D6/522

1 Claim, 3 Drawing Sheets

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US. Patent

Dec. 16, 2008

Sheet 2 of3

US D582,709 S

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US. Patent

Dec. 16, 2008

Sheet 3 of3

US D582,709 S

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USO0D637000S

(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.:

Goodman et al.

(54)

D419,771
D420,513
D434,718
D443,159
D444,012
D472,750
D477,144
D507,108

BASKET

(75) Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Solon, OH (US);

Omer I. Sazir, Cleveland, OH (US);
Elizabeth A. Cho, Strongsville, OH

(Us)
Streetsboro, OH (US)
Term:

D608,598
D608,599
D616,252
D616,254
D616,255
D622,107

14 Years

(21) App1.No.: 29/380,739

(22)

Filed:

14, 2010.
US. Cl.

................................................ ..

.................................... ..

03-01

..

Field of Classi?cation Search ................. .. D3/304,

D3/306i309, 314, 315; D7/60li602; 220/485,

220/586; D6/566i567, 537, 540, 574, 572,
D6/510; 211/13.1, 41.3, 41.4, 86.01, 88.01,
211/134,126.1
See application ?le for complete search history.

(56)

References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
D193,215 S

7/1962

Frederick ..................... .. D3/306

4,337,872 A *

7/1982 Wright ..

D296,601 S *

7/1988 Chap ............................ .. D3/ 3 06

D382,710 S
D399,381 S
D412,080 S

8/1997 Henderson
10/1998 Hoernig
7/1999 Emery

May 3, 2011

2/2000
2/2000
12/2000
6/2001
6/2001
4/2003
7/2003
7/2005

Chen
Chen
Kreisler
Ferrer Beltran
Ferrer Beltran
Clucas
Remmers
Suero, Jr.

8/2006
10/2008

Plikuhn ........................ .. D32/55

Smith et a1. .................. .. D3/306

1/2010
1/2010
5/2010
5/2010
5/2010
8/2010
*
*

*9:

12/2010
12/2010

Goodman
Goodman
Goodman
Goodman
Goodman
Goodman

et
et
et
et
et
et

a1.
a1.
a1.
a1.
a1.
a1.

Goodman et a1. ........... .. D3/306

Goodman et a1. ........... .. D7/601

* cited by examiner

(62) Division of application No. 29/367,899, ?led on Aug.

LOC (9) Cl.

*
*

S
S
S
S
S
S

D629,610 S
D629,656 S

Dec. 10, 2010

Related US. Application Data

(51)
(52)
(58)

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

D526,454 S
D578,762 S

(73) Assignee: Spectrum Diversi?ed Designs, Inc.,

(**)

US D637,000 S

(45) Date of Patent:

Primary Examiner * Elizabeth A Albert

Assistant Examiner * Kelley A Donnelly

(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm * Pearne & Gordon LLP

(57)

CLAIM

The ornamental design for a basket, as shown and described.

DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a basket showing our new

design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side

elevational view being identical; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dotted-line showing in the drawings illustrates environ

mental matter and forms no part of the claimed design.

1 Claim, 2 Drawing Sheets

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US. Patent

May 3, 2011

Sheet 1 012

US D637,000 S

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USO0D639613S

(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.:

Goodman et al.

(45) Date of Patent:

(54) ARTICLE HOLDER

(75)

US D639,613 S

(56)

Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Solon, OH (US);

-

4*

Jun. 14, 2011

References Cited
US PATENT DOCUMENTS

D387,949 S

12/1997

Bentson ....................... .. D7/409

01" I saw Cleveland O_H ms)

D42l,062 s *

2/2000 Goodman et a1.

1319/90

Elizabeth A. Cho, Strongsv1lle, OH

(Us)

D421,273 S * 2/2000 Goodman et a1.

D555,203 S * 11/2007 Goodmanetal.

Dl9/90
D19/90

(73) Ass1gnee: Spectrum Diversi?ed Designs, Inc.,

D568,056 S

5/2008

D582,697 S

12/2008

Yarborough ......... ..
Goodman et a1.

D6/317

........... .. D6/462

* Cited by examiner

Streetsboro, OH (U S)
Primary Examiner * Ian Simmons

(**)

Term;

14 Years

(21) Appl. No.: 29/363,946

Assistant Examiner * Dana L Sipos

(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm * Pearne & Gordon LLP

(57)

CLAIM

We claim the ornamental design for an article holder, as

(22)

Filed:

(51)

LOC (9) Cl.

Jun. 16, 2010

(52)

US. Cl. .......................... .. D7/632; D6/458; D19/90

................................................ .. 07-06

0f Classi?cation Search ......... ..

D7/63li632, 637, 704; D6/458, 462, 566;

220/485, 591; 211/181.1,85.31,13.1,11,

shoWn and described.

DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 is a top, front, right side perspective vieW of an article

holder Showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan vieW thereof;

FIG-31S a bottom plan vlew thereof; '

211/41.1441.4, 126.9, 133.5; D3/306; D19/65,

FIG'
415 a 110m elevailon YleW hereof and
FIG. 5 1s a s1de elevat1on v1eW thereof.

1319/75, 86, 90
See application ?le for complete search history.

1 Claim, 2 Drawing Sheets

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Sheet 2 of2

US D639,613 S

GE:

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USO0D645671S

(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.:

Goodman et al.
(54)

(75)

US D645,671 S

(45) Date of Patent:

HOLDER FOR HOUSEHOLDARTICLES

Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Solon, OH (US);

D634,121 S

3/2011

*9: Sep. 27, 2011

Goodman et a1. ........... .. D3/306

2009/0065452 A1*

3/2009 Smith

2009/0065453 A1*

3/2009 Smlth """""""""""""" " 211/11

211/11

Omer I. Sazir, Cleveland, OH (US);

Elizabeth A. Cho, Strongsville, OH

* Cited by eXaminer

(Us)

Primary Examiner * Mary Ann Calabrese

(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm * Pearne & Gordon LLP

(73) Assignee: Spectrum Diversi?ed Designs, Inc.,

(**)

Term;

Streetsboro, OH (US)

(57)

14 Years

The ornamental design for a holder for household articles, as

shown and described.

(21) Appl. No.: 29/367,896

CLAIM

DESCRIPTION

(22)

Flled:

(51)
(52)
(58)

LOC (9) Cl. ................................................ .. 06-04

US. Cl. ......... ..
136/362
Field of Classi?cation Search ................. .. 136/396,

Aug 14 2010

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a holder for household articles

Showing our new design;
FIG_ 2 is a top plan View thereof;
FIG, 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

D6/449, 450, 454*469, 566; 211/1, 11, 131,

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side

211/22, 41.1, 41.2, 85.31, 86.01, 134, 191.1;

elevational View being identical;

137/601, 631; 1319/90, 92; 133/304, 306

See application ?le for Complete Search history.

(56)

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side

U~S~ PATENT DOCUMENTS

6,948,621
D453,273
D484,008 B1
S *

1/2001 Goodman et a1. ........... .. D6/462

12/2003
2/2002
9/2005 Goodman
Lassanske et
et al.
al.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the

design shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

References Cited

D436,463 S *

FIG, 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

elevational view being identical; and,

~~ 136/462

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof.

..

.
.
The broken lines showing in the drawings illustrates
environ

13575554 S >1 8/2008 Calabria et a1

136/462
D583,589 S * 12/2008 Goodman et al.
D6/462
D583,872 S * 12/2008 Smith .......................... .. Dl9/90

mental matter and forms no part of the clalmed des1gn.

1 Claim, 4 Drawing Sheets

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US. Patent

Sep.

US D645,671 S

FIG.

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US. Patent

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Sep. 27, 2011

In

Sheet 2 of4

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US D645,671 S

FIG.

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US. Patent

Sep. 27, 2011

Sheet 4 of4

US D645,671 S

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USO0D646933S

(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.:

Goodman et al.

(54)

FRUIT BOWL AND FRUIT TREE

(75)

Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Solon, OH (US);

Omer I. Sazir, Cleveland, OH (US);
Elizabeth A. Cho, Strongsville, OH

D446,688 S

Streetsboro, OH (US)

(**)

D3/306

D479,098 S

9/2003

D7/601

D7/ 601,

211/8601, 88.01; 220/574i575

See application ?le for complete search history.

U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS

7/1984
9/1993 Bentson
Lockett
6/1996

10/2008
3/2009

D7/601
D7/601
D7/601

Smith et a1. .......... ..

D6/566
Goodman et a1. ........... .. D7/601

CLAIM

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fruit bowl showing our new

design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary view, on an enlarged scale, of an
alternative mesh material used to form the bottom wall

denoted by the number 3 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

References Cited

4/2006 Goodman et a1.

4/2008 Goodman et a1.
5/2008 Goodman et a1.

DESCRIPTION

D7/602, 629, 704, 409, 584587, 500; D6/525,

D6/566, 567, 511, 572, 574, 537, 540; D19/76;
D3/304, 306; 211/1811, 13.1, 41.3, 41.4,

*
*

Ancona ............ ..

The ornamental design for a fruit bowl and fruit tree, as shown
and described.

Aug. 14, 2010

(22) Filed:
LOC
(9)
Cl.
.... ..
(51)
(52) US. Cl. ........................................ ..
(58) Field of Classi?cation Search ................. ..

D371,228 S

* cited by examiner

(57)

(21) App1.No.: 29/367,895

D274,880
D339,266 S

Vanello ........................ .. D7/601

Primary Examiner * Terry Wallace

(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm * Pearne & Gordon LLP

14 Years

(56)

8/2001

9/2002 Conner

D578,762 S
D589,304 S

(73) Assignee: Spectrum Diversi?ed Designs, Inc.,

*1. Oct. 18, 2011

D462,422 S *

D519,325 S *
D567,030 S *
D569,691 S *

(Us)

Term:

US D646,933 S

(45) Date of Patent:

D7/409
..

D7/409

Monin ......................... ..

D7/601

The dotted-line showing in the drawings illustrates environ

mental matter and forms no part of the claimed design.
1 Claim, 2 Drawing Sheets

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US. Patent

0a. 18, 2011

Sheet 1 012

FIG.1

US D646,933 S

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US. Patent

0a. 18, 2011

Sheet 2 0f 2

US D646,933 S

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USO0D648131S

(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.:

Goodman et al.

(54)

BASKET

D477,144 S
D507,108 S
D526,454 S

(75) Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Solon, OH (US);

D536,873 S
D554,417 S
D554,419 S

Omer I. Sazir, Brooklyn, NY (US);

Elizabeth A. Cho, Strongsville, OH

(Us)

D578,762
D608,598
D608,599
D616,252
D616,254
D616,255

(73) Assignee: Spectrum Diversi?ed Designs, Inc.,

Streetsboro, OH (US)
(*)

Notice:

This patent is subject to a terminal dis

claimer.

(**)

Term:

14 Years

Filed:

S
S
S
S
S
S

*1,

*Nov. 8, 2011

7/2003 Remmers
7/2005 Suero, Jr.
8/2006 Plikuhn
*
*
*

2/2007
11/2007
11/2007

Thorsteinsson et a1. ..... .. D3/306

Thorsteinsson et a1. ..... .. D6/566
Thompson et a1. .......... .. D6/566

10/2008
1/2010
1/2010
5/2010
5/2010
5/2010

Smith et a1.
Goodman et
Goodman et
Goodman et
Goodman et
Goodman et

a1.
a1.
a1.
a1.
a1.

(Continued)
Primary Examiner * EliZabeth Albert

Assistant Examiner * Kelley Donnelly

(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm * Pearne & Gordon LLP

(21) App1.No.: 29/386,613

(22)

US D648,131 S

(45) Date of Patent:

(57)

Mar. 3, 2011

CLAIM

The ornamental design for a basket, as shown and described.

Related US. Application Data

DESCRIPTION

(63) Continuation-in-part of application No. 29/367,899,

?led on Aug. 14, 2010, now Pat. No. Des. 634,122.

(51)
(52)
(58)

LOC (9) Cl.

US. Cl.

................................................ ..

03-01

...................................................... .. D3/306

Field of Classi?cation Search ................. .. D3/304,

D3/306i309, 314, 315; D7/60li602; 220/485,

220/586; D6/566i567, 537, 540, 574, 572,
D6/510; 211/13.1, 41.3, 41.4, 86.01, 88.01,
211/134,126.1
See application ?le for complete search history.

(56)

References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
D193,215 S

7/1962 Fredrick

4,337,872 A
D296,601 S

7/1982 Wright
7/1988 Chap

D382,710 S

8/1997 Henderson

D399,381 S
D412,080 S

10/1998 Hoernig
7/1999 Emery

D419,771
D420,513
D434,718
D443,159
D444,012
D472,750

2/2000
2/2000
12/2000
6/2001
6/2001
4/2003

S
S
S
S
S
S

Chen
Chen
Kreisler
Ferrer Beltran
Ferrer Beltran
Clucas

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a basket showing our new

design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side

elevational view being identical;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a

modi?ed square basket of the design shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a front and side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a

modi?ed rectangular basket of the design shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view, the left side eleva

tional view being identical;

FIG. 13 is a front elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dotted-line showing in the drawings illustrates environ

mental matter and forms no part of the claimed design.

1 Claim, 6 Drawing Sheets

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US D648,131 S
Page 2
US. PATENT DOCUMENTS
.

D616,680 S

6/2010

Snlder .......................... .. D6/513

D634,121 S *
D634,122 S

13636999 S

D622,107 S

8/2010 Goodman et al.

D629,610 S

12/2010 Goodman et al.

D629,656 S

12/2010 Goodman et a1.

* cited by examiner

D637000 S *

3/2011
3/2011
5/2011
5/2011

Goodman
Goodman
Goodman
Goodman

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a1.
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D3/306
D3/306
D3/306
D3/306

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Nov. 8, 2011

Sheet 1 of6

FIG.1

US D648,131 S

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FIG. 6

US D648,131 S

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FIG. 10

US D648,131 S

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Sheet 6 of6

US D648,131 S

FIG. 11

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FIG. 12

FIG. 14

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Case: 5:15-cv-01182-JRA Doc #: 1-9 Filed: 06/12/15 2 of 2. PageID #: 55

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
I.

Civil Categories: (Please check one category only).

1.
2.
3.

General Civil
Administrative Review/Social Security
Habeas Corpus Death Penalty

*If under Title 28, 2255, name the SENTENCING JUDGE:

CASE NUMBER:

II.

RELATED OR REFILED CASES. See LR 3.1 which provides in pertinent part: "If an action is filed or removed to this Court
and assigned to a District Judge after which it is discontinued, dismissed or remanded to a State court, and
subsequently refiled, it shall be assigned to the same Judge who received the initial case assignment without regardfor
the place of holding court in which the case was refiled. Counsel or a party without counsel shall be responsible for
bringing such cases to the attention of the Court by responding to the questions included on the Civil Cover Sheet."
This action is

RELATED to another PENDING civil case. This action is

REFILED pursuant to LR 3.1.

If applicable, please indicate on page 1 in section VIII, the name of the Judge and case number.

III.

In accordance with Local Civil Rule 3.8, actions involving counties in the Eastern Division shall be filed at any of the
divisional offices therein. Actions involving counties in the Western Division shall be filed at the Toledo office. For the
purpose of determining the proper division, and for statistical reasons, the following information is requested.
ANSWER ONE PARAGRAPH ONLY. ANSWER PARAGRAPHS 1 THRU 3 IN ORDER. UPON FINDING WHICH
PARAGRAPH APPLIES TO YOUR CASE, ANSWER IT AND STOP.
(1)
Resident defendant. If the defendant resides in a county within this district, please set forth the name of such
county
COUNTY:
Corporation For the purpose of answering the above, a corporation is deemed to be a resident of that county in which
it has its principal place of business in that district.
Non-Resident defendant. If no defendant is a resident of a county in this district, please set forth the county
wherein the cause of action arose or the event complained of occurred.
COUNTY:
(2)

(3)

Other Cases. If no defendant is a resident of this district, or if the defendant is a corporation not having a principle
place of business within the district, and the cause of action arose or the event complained of occurred outside
this district, please set forth the county of the plaintiff's residence.
COUNTY: Portage County, OH

IV.

The Counties in the Northern District of Ohio are divided into divisions as shown below. After the county is
determined in Section III, please check the appropriate division.
EASTERN DIVISION

AKRON
CLEVELAND
YOUNGSTOWN

(Counties: Carroll, Holmes, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne)

(Counties: Ashland, Ashtabula, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake,
Lorain, Medina and Richland)
(Counties: Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull)

WESTERN DIVISION
TOLEDO

(Counties: Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry,

Huron, Lucas, Marion, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca
VanWert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot)

Case: 5:15-cv-01182-JRA Doc #: 1-10 Filed: 06/12/15 1 of 2. PageID #: 56

AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

for the

Northern
District
Ohio
__________
District
ofof
__________
SPECTRUM DIVERSIFIED DESIGNS, INC.
Plaintiff

v.
HARMAN, INC.
Defendant

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Civil Action No. 5:15-cv-1182

SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION

To: (Defendants name and address) Harman, Inc.
310 Annagem Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5T 2V5
Canada

A lawsuit has been filed against you.

Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,
whose name and address are: Mark C. Johnson
Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP
1621 Euclid Avenue, 19th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 621-1113

If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.

CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk

Case: 5:15-cv-01182-JRA Doc #: 1-10 Filed: 06/12/15 2 of 2. PageID #: 57

AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)

Civil Action No. 5:15-cv-1182

PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
was received by me on (date)

u I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)

on (date)

; or

u I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name)
, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date)

, and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or

, who is

u I served the summons on (name of individual)

designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date)

; or

u I returned the summons unexecuted because

; or

u Other (specify):
.

My fees are $

for travel and $

for services, for a total of $

I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.

Date:
Servers signature

Printed name and title

Servers address

Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:

0.00